Print Magic! Tuesday 13 February *Two workshop sessions* 10.30 – 11.30 am and 11.45 - 12.45 pm. Please arrive leaving at least 30 minutes to make your bag. £2 per bag (No booking required: pay on the door, first come first served) Print your own small calico bag, inspired by Lubaina Himid’s printed fabric. Suitable...
Love is in the Air Wednesday 14 February | 10.30 – 12.30 pm FREE creative drop-in Open to all Let’s celebrate our love of nature and the environment! Make a mobile inspired by our hanging vases display. Appropriate for children aged 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
All the Small Things - Punk Miniature Portraits Family Creativity Workshop Designed for children and young people to enjoy a morning of creativity. In this fun and playful workshop you will take inspiration from the wonderful miniature portraits in the Holburne's collection, but with a colourful and bold twist! Opt to make a portrait of...
Easter Holidays! Friday 29th March - Sunday 14th April during museum opening hours FREE Easter family trail available. Come and explore the museum – there’s lots to discover! Pick up a ‘Draw & Explore’ trail and find the Easter hares hiding in the Holburne’s collection and grounds.
TUESDAY 2ND APRIL - Perfect Portraits and Curious Cats Learn about the beautiful works of artist Gwen John who loved creating portraits of people and cats! Mix and combine new materials, experimental colours and dynamic drawing to flex your artist’s eye. Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, + 10 April 2024 9-4 pm each day. For...
WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL - Superb Sculpture This art camp promises fun, play and a bit of mess! Explore the experimental world of sculpture inspired by Gillian Lowndes. Use found objects, modroc, clay and more to create abstract shapes and wonderous creatures. You will become a truly radical sculptor for the day! Easter Art Camp dates: 2,...
THURSDAY 4TH APRIL - Japan Inspires Learn about wonderous creatures (shi-shi dogs, ho- ho birds and more!) and discover delicate patterns. Make your own Japanese inspired lantern to take home! Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, + 10 April 2024 9-4 pm each day. For children aged 6-11yrs (please note we cannot support children...
Sensing Sculpture Monday 8 April | 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE Family Creative Drop - In Do you love making and constructing? Come and play with inspiring materials to make a 3-D sculpture! Artist led and inspired by the radical processes of Gillian Lowndes. Children must be accompanied at all times.
TUESDAY 9TH APRIL - Print, Pattern, Repeat A day of playful printmaking, inspired by the textile works of Lubaina Himid. Learn how to make your own beautiful wall hanging to take home, then work together to create a collaborative artwork to display in the Museum’s Learning space! Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, +...
WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL - Cabinet of Curiosities Curiouser and curiouser… The Holburne is home to many wonderful trinkets and treasures. Make and design your own mini collection of curiosities, work with clay, plaster and found objects to fill your own personalised mini cabinet. Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, + 10 April 2024...
Spring flowers Friday 12 April | 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE Family Creative Drop-in Create a beautiful mixed-media collage inspired by Gwen John’s paintings and drawings of vases of flowers. Suitable for children aged 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Organised by Friends of The Holburne